barring

American  

[bahr-ing] / ˈbɑr ɪŋ /

preposition

1. excepting; except for.

   Barring accidents, I'll be there.

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barring British  

/ ˈbɑːrɪŋ /

preposition

1. unless (something) occurs; except for

   barring rain, the match will be held tomorrow

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Etymology

Origin of barring

First recorded in 1475–85; bar ¹ + -ing ²

Example Sentences

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued a travel ban, barring vehicles from roads, highways and bridges starting Sunday at 9 p.m. through Monday at noon.

From The Wall Street Journal

The court, David said, then issued orders, called “withholding of removal,” barring the government from sending them home.

From The Wall Street Journal

The British government said it feared that other bodies would join in, potentially blocking radio frequencies from being used and barring commercial flights heading over the island.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Taliban authorities rule by a strict interpretation of Islamic law, barring women from the majority of professions while permitting some to work in industries such as handicrafts.

From Barron's

Unlike neighbouring China which has banned cryptocurrencies outright, communist Vietnam has allowed blockchain technology to develop in a legal grey area -- barring its use for payments but letting people speculate unimpeded.

From Barron's